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Description

This pedestrian-scale bronze sculpture is the second in a series of six monuments documenting Durham's “Black Wall Street." It pays homage to the individuals who helped build positive race relations in the Durham area. The sculpture features an oversized bronze coat and hat hanging on curved hooks.

Public Site

Materials & Techniques

Sponsors

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds granted with the assistance of Representative David E. Price.

Monument Cost

$350,000

Nickname

The Parrish Street Sculptures

Subject Notes

This sculpture honors black leaders and visionaries who have worked towards bettering race relations in the area. The individuals honored in this sculpture are: John Merrick, J. A. Dodson, R.B. Fitzgerald, J.R. Hawkins, A.M. Moore, W.G. Pearson, J. E. Shepard, C.C. Spaulding, G.W. Stephens, and S.L. Warren. Their contributions to the community vary from the creation of new businesses, to building educational facilities.

Location

The sculpture sits on historic Parrish Street, which is better known as “Black Wall Street." It is part of a series of six sculptures that each commemorates important pieces of Durham’s history.

Landscape

This sculpture rests in downtown Durham. There are a few trees close to the monument.

Former Locations

None

Post Dedication Use

This monument, and the entire series of Parrish street sculptures, is part of a larger revitalization effort by the city of Durham.

Approval Process

With the help of Representative David E. Price, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development granted $350,000 to the City of Durham’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development for the Parrish Street Revitalization and Historic Commemoration Project.

Materials & Assembly Cost

The entire Parrish Street monuments series cost $350,000.

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